Rethinking conservation and fertilisation programmes (Part I)
Wielkopolskie Jagody (Wielkopolska Berries) is the slogan of a training event organised by Fagro in Tarnowo Podgórne near Poznan. The event features a large dose of knowledge on fertilisation and

Przemyślane programy ochrony i nawożenia (cz. I)
Wielkopolskie Jagody pod takim hasłem w Tarnowie Podgórnym koło Poznania odbywa się szkolenie zorganizowane przez firmę Fagro. W wydarzeniu duża dawka wiedzy z zakresu

Retail prices for vegetables increased in Poland and consumption went down
A recent report shows that last year, in most EU countries (EU-27), 63 million tons of all vegetables were harvested. This was less than in the previous year (2021), when the harvest was 65.7

The season of local tomatoes in Poland started a month late
Mass sales of tomatoes from local greenhouses have started on the Polish wholesale market this week. At the same time, the season of local greenhouse tomatoes this year began with a delay of a

“The Polish apple season should still be going by the start of June at the very least”
After two strong months, March has been on and off when it comes to the apple trade in Poland. Mateusz Wajnert, head of sales for Polish apple exporter Galster, states that demand is looking

Organic celery sees strong price decline, clementine and tangerine prices up
With organic sales of 3,278 million Swiss francs, two percent less organic food was sold in the Swiss retail trade in 2022 compared to the previous year. This decline is explained by the return of

Will blueberries follow in the footsteps of apples?
Looking at the statistics and looking at the plantings in many fruit-growing regions, it is clear how new blueberry plantations are growing. One year an apple plot is cleared, the next year

New pigmented orange varieties allow for year-round red orange supply
The worldwide increase in the popularity of pigmented citrus varieties is not only due to their attractive color and great flavor but also for the purported health benefits because of their

Aldi embroiled in Twitter outrage due to strange labelling
Supermarket Aldi has been facing stern criticism for selling mushrooms in packs labelled “British”, while the small print listed the source as Poland. As well as the word “British”, the

Poland still imports vegetables from Russia
A report by Berliner Zeitung claims that, despite wide-ranging EU sanctions against Moscow, Poland continues to import Russian vegetables. Dozens of trucks are constantly arriving at the wholesale

Supply gaps imminent for California spring vegetables following record rains
Gaps are on their way. That’s the conclusion following California’s continued rains and their effect on the spring row vegetable crops. “There have been short-term challenges, such as

Польша по-прежнему импортирует овощи из России
В репортаже Berliner Zeitung утверждается, что, несмотря на широкомасштабные санкции ЕС против Москвы, Польша

Fruit and vegetable price trends in Italy as at 20 March
Fruit and vegetable prices are generally lower. Demand for asparagus is still contracting and that for strawberries is still subdued. The campaign for Sicilian Tarocco oranges closed early. Thanks

Polska nadal importuje warzywa z Rosji
Raport Berliner Zeitung twierdzi, że pomimo szeroko zakrojonych sankcji UE wobec Moskwy, Polska nadal importuje rosyjskie warzywa. Na rynek hurtowy w polskim mieście Bronisze, na obrzeżach

Chinese shiitake grower opens production in Poland and Spain
Bi ShuTong is the European Business Developer at QiHe Biotechnology. The company is an expert in the production of substate logs for shiitake, king oyster and oyster, and other exotic mushrooms.

Beware of frost!
A little warmer air has finally arrived in Poland. It has also become sunnier. Many growers have set to work on their farms. But it is also about time. Today, 21 March, is the first day of

Vegetable breeder highlights springtime Arugula varieties
Tozer Seeds is concentrated on developing new and improved varieties aligned with market trends. The company call itself an originator of wild arugula seeds, breeding them for over 20 years, with

Havelia Ltd. builds 2.5 ha greenhouse facility at existing Wollup site
In Wollup, near the border with Poland, tomatoes in all possible varieties have been growing and thriving since 2009. The greenhouse facility in question is managed by Havelia Ltd., a sister

Apple prices in Poland, Ukraine and Moldova remain critically low
According to EastFruit analysts, prices for fresh apples of the most common variety Golden Delicious in Poland, Ukraine, and Moldova remain stable, showing no signs of recovery. The lowest prices

'The presence of the Spanish Nadorcott, Tango and Murcott, as well as the Israeli Orri, visibly diminished'
At the beginning of March, the tangerine and clementine season traditionally comes to a close: the presence of the Spanish Nadorcott, Tango and Murcott and the Israeli Orri visibly diminished. The

Larger cultivated areas and harvesting from mid-May
"We may be countertrending, but this year we have actually doubled our fennel crops by adding 15 hectares," reports Chistopher Bernardi from Bernardi Ortofrutta in Rimini. "We believe in this

Cheap Golden – apple prices in Poland, Ukraine and Moldova remain critically low
According to EastFruit analysts, prices for fresh apples of the most common variety Golden Delicious in Poland, Ukraine, and Moldova remain stable, showing no signs of recovery. The lowest prices

Weighted average prices for oranges in the EU stood at €82/100kg in February
Weighted average prices for oranges in the EU stood at €82/100kg in February which constitutes an increase of 1% in comparison to the month before. The prices in Greece came in at €45/100kg,

Volume of oranges imported by the EU skyrocketed by 76.6% in January and February
According to the latest report on Enhanced Monitoring of EU Citrus Imports, during the first two months of 2023 (January-February) the EU imported 76,843 tons of oranges, i.e. a notable 76.6%